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Getting in touch in nature is a powerful tool, and it can be beneficial to your mental wellbeing
Simply spending time in nature can ease stress. However, some plants have more power over our minds, and specific plants can help beat the blues and keep you happy and healthy. With our busy schedules, we need all the help we can get, so if you’re experiencing difficulties, the first thing to do is visit your doctor. The next step is to make some changes to turn your home into a more calming space. And these plants will do just that!
Aloe Vera is a fabulous air purifier, which will do wonders for your respiratory system. The plant also acts as a stress reliever, helping you cope with the feelings of anxiety and unease.
Basil is delicious on your plate and even better as a great air purifier that can help improve cholesterol levels, positively impact your mood and stress levels.
Chamomile is well known as a natural remedy for insomnia. Tea from its leaves is not the only benefit. The soothing smell of its flowers does wonders for your mind as well. It’s present in many cultures all over the world, as a natural way to beat the stress.
Fern is a good humidifier, and the connection between air quality and stress is no stranger, not just to the scientists, but to ordinary people as well. This plant will brighten up your room, and it is ideal to be near when you’re meditating or practicing yoga.
English ivy is a perfect choice for those who love vines. But apart from being stunningly beautiful, the plant fights mold exceptionally well. There’s a well-known connection between mold and irritability, depression, and insomnia.
Jasmine and its majestic flowers have incredible healing powers. The scent of this plant will brighten up your mood, and it can do wonders for people who are struggling with poor sleep quality.
Lavender is probably the most famous plant that helps anxiety sufferers. Even doctors often advise their patients to use lavender oils or to put fresh flowers by their bedsides or in living rooms. Keep a small pot in a bathroom to create a spa-like experience every time you’re showering.
The snake plant does wonders with killing toxins from the air. It helps your energy levels, sleep, and can put you in a better mood. Not to mention that it is stunning and ideal, even for the smallest places.
Scientists are still working on determinating all the benefits plants have on our quality of living. It’s no secret that houseplants have many medical benefits, so creating a home garden, even the most modest one, will clear the air and make you calmer and more collected.
